2016 New Year’s Eve Celebrations in Santa Fe
December 28, 2016 9:13 pm
80 CommentsSnow blanketing adobe walls, the glow of farolitos lining rooftops, and the scent of pinon wood burning in kiva fireplaces. Santa Fe in the winter is truly magical and the perfect setting for Ringing in the New Year into 2017.
Family Friendly Celebration on the Historic Plaza
Be part of the fun as the City Different says Adios to 2016 at the Second Annual New Year’s Eve on the Santa Fe Plaza.
The festivities begin at 8:45 p.m on December 31, 2016. with the Plaza warmed by cozy piñon bonfires scenting the night air with an unmistakably comforting New Mexican fragrance. Local musicians will appear on the Bandstand and The Kiwanis Club of Santa Fe will provide hot chocolate and biscochitos (New Mexican Christmas cookies).
At 11:45 p.m. on December 31, 2016, Mayor Javier Gonzales and city officials will address the crowd and begin the countdown to a peaceful and prosperous new year. Please dress warmly and bundle up the kids for this uplifting and family-friendly tradition in America’s oldest capital city.
Dining, Dancing and More
La Posada de Santa Fe offers multiple options for greeting the New Year on December 31, 2016. Celebrate New Year’s Eve by the roaring fire in Julia, a Spirited Restaurant & Bar, with a five-course dinner including choice of enticing entrees.
Both early and late seatings are offered for our December 31, 2016 dinner, so you can dine early and join the celebration on the plaza, or stay warm and cozy and toast the New Year indoors. Dinner is $85 per person for the 6:00 pm seating and $125 for the 9:00 pm seating. The latter option includes wine pairings and complimentary entry to “Club Countdown”, the resort’s festive dance party. For more information and reservations, call 505-954-9670.
Club Countdown Dance Party
Ring in the New Year with a late night dance party at La Posada de Santa Fe on December 31, 2016 from 9:00 pm to 1:00 am. Dance the night away to DJ Oona and celebrate with party favors, hot appetizers and a champagne toast at midnight. All for just $30.00 per person! Drinks available for purchase. Must be 21 years of age or older. For reservations, call 505-954-9696.
Happy New Year and best wishes for the coming year in 2017!